Bab 226: Chapter 226: Protector?

But every time I see you, I'm reminded of what I could wish for but never get..."

"Maybe someday," he whispered, his voice barely audible, "you'll love me again. Maybe in another life, things will be different. But for now... this is enough. These moments are enough."

He gently released her pinky finger, brushing his hand lightly against her cheek one last time.

His gaze lingered on her peaceful face, committing every detail to memory before he stood up.

"Time to go...your friends are going to arrive here soon...Take care."

Whoosh.

Just as the young man's figure disappeared, 

....

A few hours ago.

"She's close," Lu Siyao whispered, her voice trembling with hope.

Professor Jiang, who had been preparing to explain his own plan, looked at the two women with a serious expression.

"If she's already here, then we need to find her immediately. She could be in danger, or worse."